This pattern provides instructions to make a striking ladybug lovey (or security blanket), and the finished product makes the perfect gift for a baby or toddler!

The pattern calls for DK yarn in red and black, with a very small amount of white for the eyes. One skein (100 g) of each yarn is more than sufficient for this project. A 5.00 mm crochet hook is used for the lovey, and either a 5.00 mm or 4.00 mm crochet hook for the ladybug head and spots.

Gauge is not important for this pattern.

The satin ribbon legs are a nice ‘feely’ detail for babies to play with.

Additional materials required are:

• darning needle
• teddy filling
• 1⁄2 m black satin ribbon, approximately 15 mm in width
• craft/wood glue
• black thread
• sewing needle